Should I stick with public defender?
The public defender is not for convenience. They are appointed to defendants who otherwise cannot afford representation. You should always have...
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The public defender is not for convenience. They are appointed to defendants who otherwise cannot afford representation. You should always have...
For a first time Petty theft of such a low dollar value, Jail is not likely. However, don't just focus on the short-term consequences. A theft...
You don't ever want a cheap attorney. Attorney thst work cheaply tend to operate on volume, meaning you pay a cut rate, but they have to take on so...
You can certainly file a petition and try, but I do not think you will be successful. The facts of the case, even though they gave you a good deal...
Each different drug is a different crime. That means they get charged with 4 crimes. Will there be a resolution with a plea to only one? Maybe....
Outright dismissed? Probably not, but a reduction? More likely. But if you're on probation for the underlying DUI, you may face a violation...
California does not have a true "expungement" statute. What we do have is a dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4. If granted, it doesn't wipe the case...
I'm sorry - I know you're concerned, but there's no way to answer your question. It all depends on the facts. There could be a resolution with...
It's not a civil "fine" - it's a civil demand letter. California law allows a merchant to demand up to $500 following a theft incident. These...
The specifics are going to matter. Is that a defense? Quite possibly, but your lawyer will need to review everything.